2022 Jan 18 - CC MINMEETING MINUTES OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2022
CLOSED SESSION — Mayor Boyles called to order at 4:00 PM
ROLL CALL
Mayor Boyles -
Present
Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel -
Present
Council Member Pirsztuk -
Present
Council Member Nicol -
Present
Council Member Giroux -
Present
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION — (Related to City Business Only — 5-minute limit per
person, 30-minute limit total) None
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:
Mayor Boyles announced that Council would be meeting in closed session pursuant to
the items listed on the Agenda.
CLOSED SESSION:
City Council may move into a closed session pursuant to applicable law, including the
Brown Act (Government Code Section §54960, et sue.) for purposes of conferring with
City's Real Property Negotiator; and/or conferring with City Attorney on potential and/or
existing litigation; and/or discussing matters covered under Government Code Section
§54957 (Personnel); and/or conferring with City's Labor Negotiators as follows:
CONFERENCE WITH CITY'S LABOR NEGOTIATOR (GOV'T CODE §54957.6):-8-
MATTER(S)
1. Employee Organizations: Fire Fighters Association, Police Officers Association,
Police Management Association, Police Support Services Employees
Association, Supervisory, Professional Employees Association, City Employee
Association, and Executive and Management/Confidential Employees
(unrepresented groups).
Agency Designated Representative: Irma Moisa Rodriquez, City Manager, Scott Mitnick
and Human Resources Director, Rebecca Redyk.
Adjourned Closed Session at 4:56 PM
OPEN SESSION — Mayor Boyles called to order at 6:00 PM
EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 18, 2022
PAGE 1
ROLL CALL
Mayor Boyles
Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel
Council Member Pirsztuk
Council Member Nicol
Council Member Giroux
Present
- Present
- Present
- Present
- Present
INVOCATION — Pastor Jonathon Elmore, The Bridge Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Nicol
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
1. Presentation by Scott Mitnick, City Manager, introducing our new Police Chief,
Jaime Bermudez.
2. Marsha Hansen, Chamber of Commerce CEO, announced the 2021 Chamber of
Commerce Holiday Parade Winners.
3. El Segundo Economic Development Corporation Presentation given by Eric
Chan, President.
3a. Los Angeles Hyperion Treatment Plant Wastewater Spill and Recovery Update
given by Elias Sassoon, Public Works Director.
4. Covid-19 Update given by Fire Chief Lee and Dr. Marc Cohen,
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only — 5-minute limit per
person, 30-minute limit total)
In Chamber —
Eric Bahor, resident, commented on an alternative Plunge use project.
Artie McEwan, resident, commented on SB9 and SB10
Mike Rotolo, resident and CIPAC member, commented on item #D14. Not in favor of
concluding CIPAC.
Via Zoom —
Jerome Scott, resident and CIPAC member, commented on item #D14. Not if favor of
concluding CIPAC.
CITY MANAGER FOLLOW-UP COMMENTS:
Council Member Giroux asked that the Plunge commenter's item be agenized at the
next meeting for discussion.
A. Read all Ordinances and Resolutions on the Agenda by Title Only..
MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel to read
all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 18, 2022
PAGE 2
B. CONSENT:
5. Approve Regular City Council Minutes of December 7, 2021 and December 21,
2022.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
6. Approve warrants demand register for December 13, 2021 through January 4,
2022, numbers 12A and 12B, warrant numbers 3038604 through 3038823, and
9002323. Ratify Payroll and employee benefit Checks; Checks released early
due to contracts or agreement; Emergency disbursements and/or adjustments;
and, Wire transfers.
(Fiscal Impact: $2,781,237.64 ($1,150,020.24 in check warrants and
$1,631,217.40 in wire warrants))
7. Adopt Resolution No. 5303 approving design and plans for the Sewer Closed
Circuit Television Inspection Project and authorize staff to advertise for bids.
(Project No. PW 21-12)
(Fiscal Impact: $285,000.00, included in adopted FY 2021/22 Budget)
8. Reject Minako America Corporation's bid as nonresponsive, authorize the City
Manager to execute Standard Works Construction Contract No. 6255 with FS
Contractors, Inc. for $250,981 for the FY 2021-2022 Annual Concrete
Improvements Project and authorize an additional $49,000 as contingency funds
for potential unforeseen conditions. (Project No. PW 21-10)
(Fiscal Impact: $300,000.00, included in adopted FY 2021-2022 Budget)
9. Approve Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23 & 2023-24 biennial budget calendar
establishing study sessions and public hearing dates for FY 2022-23 Operating
Budget, Capital Improvement Program Budget, and User Fees.
(Fiscal Impact: None: No additional funding requested. The annual budget
process requires significant staff time and effort, which is included in the Adopted
FY 2021-22 General Fund Budget. The budget calendar is the first step in
developing an adopted budget on schedule.)
10. Adopt Resolution No. 5304 allowing public meetings to continue to be conducted
via teleconferencing pursuant to Assembly Bill No. 361.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
11.. Approve the El Segundo Senior Housing Board Corporation 2022 Operating
Budget for the Park Vista senior housing facility located at 615 East Holly
Avenue.
(Fiscal Impact: Park Vista senior living facility is owned by the City and is
managed by Cadman Group. Provided in the breakdown below, the facility
generated positive net operating revenue of $79,510 in 2021 and is projected to
generate positive net operating revenue of $125,662 in 2022. The operation of
the facility does not currently impact the City's General Fund)
EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 18, 2022
PAGE 3
MOTION by Council Member Nicol, SECONDED by Council Member Giroux approving
Consent Agenda items 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, and 11. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS
VOICE VOTE. 5/0
E, COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS: (Moved up on the agenda in
consideration of the DEI Committee's time)
16. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee Citywide Organization Report
(Fiscal Impact: There will be direct and indirect fiscal impacts to the City's
General Fund, including staff time and possibly funds for additional training and
employee engagement activities. These costs will likely be absorbed via the
current FY 2021-2022 General Fund Budget and future FY 2022-2023 General
Fund Budget. If there are greater financial needs, staff will return to City Council
for separate budget appropriation authority)
Kenneth Chancey, DEI Vice Chairperson gave a presentation.
Council Discussion
Council consensus to receive and file the presentation.
MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Council Member Pirsztuk
directing staff to work with the DEI Committee to implement recommended activities.
MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
Recess at 7:41 PM
Reconvened at 8:53 PM
C. PUBLIC HEARING:
Council Member Nicol left the dais due to possible conflict of interest due to residence
location.
12. Proposed Preferential Parking Zone 2 for Portions of California Street, Holly
Avenue, and Kansas Street.
(Fiscal Impact: indirect cost of staff time to process this request will be absorbed
in the adopted General Fund Budget. If the request is approved, there will be
new costs associated with maintaining and enforcing the new preferential parking
zone.)
Mayor Boyles stated this was the time and place for a public hearing regarding the
proposed Preferential Parking Zone 2 for Portions of California Street, Holly Avenue,
and Kansas Street.
Clerk Weaver stated that proper notice had been given in a timely manner and that
written communication had been received in the City Clerk's office.
EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 18, 2022
PAGE 4
Elias Sassoon, Public Works Director reported on the item.
Public Input:
Victor Valdez, resident, in favor of permit parking in Parking Zone 2
Elizabeth Rahmel, resident, would like the Grand Tropez Units to be considered in the
Permit parking program
Brett (last name unknown), in favor of permit parking in Parking Zone 2
John Stabile, resident, in favor of permit parking in Parking Zone 2
Sandi Black, resident, would like the Grand Tropez Units to be considered in the Permit
parking program
Mio Bonillo, resident, in favor of permit parking in Parking Zone 2
Jim Wheeler, resident, in favor of permit parking in Parking Zone 2
Sam Nomura, resident, in favor of permit parking in Parking Zone 2
Matt Motal, resident, in favor of permit parking in Parking Zone 2
Heather Gronke, resident, in favor of permit parking in Parking Zone 2
Sergio Fajardo, resident, would like the Grand Tropez Units to be considered in the
Permit parking program
MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Council Member Pirsztuk to close
the hearing. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0
Council discussion
Mark Hensley, City Attorney, read into the record the changes to the Resolution. To the
effect of "Pilot program effective through April 30t" 20123, unless rescinded earlier by
the City Council."
Mark Hensley, City Attorney, read the Resolution by title only,.
RESOLUTION NO. 5305
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA DESIGNATING PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONE 2.
MOTION by Council Member Pirsztuk, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel
adopting Resolution No. 5305 as amended. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS
VOICE VOTE. 4/0
Council Member Nicol returned to the dais.
D. STAFF PRESENTATIONS:
13. Main Street/Imperial Highway Monument Entry Feature Project
(Fiscal Impact: $450,000 ($250,000 General Fund & $200,000 Cultural Arts
Fund) funding for this project was Included in the Adopted FY 2020-2021 CIP
Fund Budget)
Elias Sassoon, Public Works Director reported on the item.
EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 18, 2022
PAGE 5
Council Discussion
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel, SECONDED by Council Member Giroux
authorizing staff to execute Professional Services Agreement No. 6256 with Hirsch &
Associates, Inc. in the amount of $66,110, with an additional $6,000 for contingency, to
prepare the design of the Main Street / Imperial Highway Monument Entry Feature and
authorize staff to remove existing signage at the Main Street and Imperial Highway
intersection. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
14. Review of City Committees, Commissions and Boards
(Fiscal Impact: The proposed recommendations will result in expenditure/budget
savings, reduced duplication of effort, more efficient use of staff time, and
improved implementation of the City's Strategic Plan)
Scott Mitnick, City Manager reported on the item,
Council Discussion
Three (3) items were recommended to Council
Recommendation 1 — Prepare a staff report (by March 15, 2022) to conclude the Capital
Improvement Program Advisory Committee, with the understanding that the City
Council Finance Committee will be responsible for reviewing proposed capital
improvement projects.
No Council interest in concluding the Capital Improvement Program Advisory
Committee, therefore no motion was made.
Recommendation 2 - Prepare a staff report to convert the Environmental Committee to
a Public Works Committee by March 15, 2022.
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel, SECONDED by Council Member Giroux to
convert the Environmental Committee to a Public Works Committee by March 15, 2022.
MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 3/2 YES: Boyles Pimentel Giroux
NO: Pirsztuk Nicol
Recommendation 3 - Conduct a thorough review of each City committee, commission,
and board's bylaws (or equivalent documents); and provide potential revisions to City
Council (by June 30, 2022) to ensure consistency of operating practices, duties, and
responsibilities to align with the current Citywide organizational structure.
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel, SECONDED by Council Member Giroux to
conduct a thorough review of each City committee, commission, and board's bylaws (or
equivalent documents); and provide potential revisions to City Council by June 30,
2022. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 18, 2022
PAGE 6
15. Chief Financial Officer Salary Range Adjustment
(Fiscal Impact: The estimated total cost of the proposed salary range adjustment
for the remainder of FY 2021-22 is $10,980. Sufficient funding is available in the
adopted FY 2021-2022 General Fund Budget. A budget adjustment is not
required)
Rebecca Redyk, Human Resource Director reported on the item.
Council Discussion
Mark Hensley, City Attorney, read by title only:
RESOLUTION NO. 5306
A RESOLUTION MODIFYING THE BASIC MONTHLY SALARY RANGE FOR A FULL
TIME JOB CLASSIFICAITON
MOTION by Council Member Nicol, SECONDED by Council Member Giroux adopting
Resolution No. 5306. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
E. COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS:
16. Moved to after Consent items.
F. REPORTS — CITY CLERK — No report
G. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER — No report
H. REPORTS — COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Giroux — Attended the LAWA meeting and gave an update.
Council Member Nicol — Invited residents to attend the Hyperion Forum meeting
via Zoom on Jan. 20, 2022. Check the El Segundo website for more information.
Congratulated AYSO Tournament of Champion teams.
Council Member Pirsztuk — Shout out to residents on Acacia for another great
Candy Cane Lane Event
Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel — No report
Mayor Boyles — Attended the Southern California Association of Governments
Regional Council Meeting and gave an update.
I. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY — No report
J. REPORTS/FOLLOW-UP — CITY MANAGER — Thanked the Council for their
support of the DEI Committee, commented on the ESEDC presentation and LA
EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 18, 2022
PAGE 7
Chargers groundbreaking will be coming up in the next couple of months. The
next Council Meeting will be February 1, 2022.
MEMORIALS — Mike Doucette and Beth Murida
Adjournment at 9:54 PM
uwt,�L�2a�
Tracy Wea City Clerk
EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 18, 2022
PAGE 8